# CVE-2015-5742: VeeamVixProxy in Veeam Backup & Replication (B&R) before 8.0 update 3 stores local administrator credentials in log files with world-readabl

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-10-16 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

VeeamVixProxy in Veeam Backup & Replication (B&R) before 8.0 update 3 stores local administrator credentials in log files with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the files.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133906/Veeam-Backup-And-Replication-6-7-8-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://www.veeam.com/kb2180
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/44
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536647/100/0/threaded
- http://www.veeam.com/kb2068
- http://www.ush.it/2015/10/08/veeam-backup-replication-6-7-8-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/

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